Hinkle's is an old fashioned diner where you can sit on a stool at the bar or at a table in the small dining area. They are famous for their small, slider style burgers and their huge variety of milkshakes. The ambiance has an old school vibe, the servers are friendly, and the food comes out piping hot. Whether you're eating alone or with the family, Hinkle's comes highly recommended. read more

Burgers were small but decent, staff wasn't super friendly but overall not a bad experience.

My parents and I had a great dinner here! The food was great and came out super fast! They were very accommodating of my mother's onion allergy and cooked her burger on a separate grill, which was very much appreciated! The interior is super cute with an old school diner feel. Would definitely recommend! read more

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3 adults / 2 kids stopped in 12:30 for lunch. Got a table quickly - seat your self. Service was quick & friendly. 4 cheeseburgers/ 2pc chicken/fries/onion rings. Wish we would have known we could have got lettuce and tomato on the burger. We were told just onion & pickle. Decent price for the quality & quantity of food. 3 milk shakes to go. Pina colada was delicious. The kids enjoyed strawberry shortcake & cherry cordial. Inside was decently clean from what I could tell. Reminds me a typical family diner. read more

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If you go here, then you know what you're in for... tasty after some drinks, but wouldn't make this a weekly or monthly routine. Service with with a smile though. read more

Hinkle's is a dandy little diner/cafe we found recently in Madison Indiana. It's been in business since 1933 and they sell all of the diner favourites such as burgers, grilled cheese, tenderloins, and a lot more. I kept it basic as I got a couple of their double cheeseburgers, cottage cheese, and breadsticks served with nacho cheese. The burgers are White Castle size but really high quality and delicious. It even comes with the grilled onions. The cottage cheese was fine and I really liked the breadstick with nacho cheese combination as it was unique and different. The restaurant was really busy but everything was streamlined and we didn't have to wait long. Also unique is that the restaurant is kind of split into 2 halves with half being focused on carryout although there is some bar seating over there and the other half regular tables. Everything was clean and in good shape despite the age of the restaurant which I give them credit for and as I said the service was excellent. This was an excellent and inexpensive lunch and everything right and the local small restaurant experience. read more

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I haven't be here in a minute and sadly, I wish it was better. The milkshake was delish, but that was the only redeeming part about it.

You have to go to this place if you're in town. They have an assortment of the best milkshakes around and AMAZING hamburgers. We absolutely loved the the service as well. We were a large group on a bachelor party so we're pretty rowdy but they were very nice to us and fun. Our server was Debbie and she was a sweetheart and gave us good recommendations to go about the town. read more

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Indiana

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Food was Awsome and service was very good. Need to try out the funnel cake fries. The atmosphere was really cool.

Made a trip to Madison IN yesterday just to get a burger at Hinkle's. I'd had one years ago and wondered if they really were as good as I remembered. Service is immediate, and the little one counter diner feels familiar with all the cooking done in sight. Prices are good ($2.25 I think for the slider style burger.). I almost gave four stars instead of five due to my memory. It was good, just not as my hankering remembered. No fault of theirs. I'd like to try their breakfast menu sometime - looked good. Basic but if they do it as well as I think they would - yum! I had a cheeseburger and water. My companion had a burger, fries and a Coke. My son recommends two burgers and home fries with cheese and onions. read more

I don't know where this magic place came from, but their slider sized burgers are amazing! They offer home fries as a tasty side dish and it's a great alternative to fries. There is cute counter style seating in one side of the restaurant and the other side has regular table seating. There are two separate entrances and you can't move between the two sides from inside. The restroom is on the side with dining tables and if you're seated at the counter, you have to go outside and in through the other door. You can't hop the counter. We asked. Service was great. The visible kitchen was clean and fun to watch. Loved everything about this place. read more

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A great hole in the wall cafe. Fast service, old school sliders. Great for an in&out lunch

Always love, stopping at Hinkle's when in Madison or just passing through. Their shakes are the best and the service is always friendly. read more

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop - Even dipped my fries in my strawberry shortcake milkshake - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Definitely stop in here if you're in the area. Their hamburgers are basically upscaled White Castle burgers. The milkshakes are very popular and I thoroughly enjoyed mine. The real hidden gem were the funnel cake fries. OMG these were sooooo good. Just like having little slices of perfectly done funnel cake. read more

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop - Funnel cake fries - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Ambiance is cool due to the old time feel of the place. The fries were good but took forever to be done and the sliders were ok, I was expecting more flavor but I thought it was pretty bland! read more

Good slider size burgers. Fast friendly service. Prices were fair for what you were served.

The nostalgia of this place is good. The service was pleasant and average on wait time. The burger was a little bigger than your typical slider. I was hoping for some seasoning on the burger. it was straight out of the package and dry. I opted to take the top off as who needs the extra carbs when it's not good. the onion rings on the other hand were very tasty. It's one of those places you visit, because who doesn't visit Hinkles when in Madison, IN? It's been around for a very long time and it's always good to support local businesses. read more

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Good food, good service, best food in town. Y'all need to come over and try it. Downtown Madison Indiana.

Burgers were very good, as were the hash browns & shakes. The gal that waited on us was very fun & friendly. The only negative I would give would be the prices. The burgers were a little bigger than sliders, but didn't taste like them. By that I mean they were much better! We will likely return in the future. Oh the cost for my wife & me was $36 for four double cheeseburgers, hash browns, a large & small shake. Not outrageous, but more than I expected. read more

The food is greasy, diner food but a Madison staple! It's a must have when visiting town! Slider burgers before the slider movement. Small takeout or dining area with counter service. Prices are cheap. read more

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop - Two cheeseburgers with hash browns and cheese - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Indiana

This is the cutest little diner! A real hole in the wall, if you will. There's bar seating for about ten. We placed an order for pickup because we were preparing for an event down the block. Service was good, it was lunch time, and a little crowded, but the wait to pickup out order wasn't terribly long. We weren't the only ones there to pickup an order, and they're was only one seat at the bar that was open. The food itself was very good, everyone in our party that ordered was happy with their choices; some people had burgers, one had the grilled cheese - they have a fairly diverse menu. I had the Chicken tenders and curly fries. The fries were well seasoned, the tenders were perfectly cooked and had great flavor. The price was reasonable for the quality and quantity of food per order. read more

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop - Chicken tenders and curly fries - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Hinkle's burgers are delicious. Whether it's a late night snack or an early lunch they always hit the spot. I consider myself to be an official cheeseburger critic, lol, so I can say Hinkle's burgers are definitely worth the cost. read more

This is the epitome of a 60s diner restaurant with burgers fries and milkshakes and a few more goodies. They have a counter and stools from our past eras. It was so fun. The burgers are so delicious and the smell you get when you walk past is so amazing you will walk right in and order. read more

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Love the river town vibe and local tradition here. Wait staff were very friendly and relatively fast. The slider burgers are large white castle-ish in every way but with more pungent beefy smell and overpowering taste. I added some mustard to the second slider and it was made instantly more palatable. We had our "When in Rome" moment and can say we've been here. The fries were the best food item, hot-n-crispy. The chocolate milkshake was unremarkable. If I come back to Hinkle's, I'll try a daily special or tenderloin. read more

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This is a neat little burger/shake shop right on the main road in Madison. It's like stepping into a time machine (in a good way). The burgers are a little small, but dirt cheap so order a few (or get a double). And don't miss the milkshakes either (they have dozens of flavors). read more

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Like a trip down memory lane! From the moment I walked through the doors I felt transported back in time. Staff were simply amazing, the little burgers were so simple yet tasty. Between the 50-60's vibe, the great food, and the wonderful staff, it's a place to hit! read more

I'm so glad we stopped here while we were in town. The service was friendly and informative, the food was DELICIOUS, and everything came out fast. We didn't realize there is a dining room next door. However, we enjoyed sitting at the counter, watching everything happening at the grill. We had cheeseburgers, a grilled cheese, chili, curly fries, and tater tots. Everything was great. My least favorite was the chili. It was fine, but a bit bland. I probably should have asked for hot sauce. The burgers were absolutely perfect - the right ratio of meat to bun, just enough grilled onions, and enough pickles to get one in every bite. Do yourself a favor and get a shake, too. I can't handle too much sweet stuff and I've literally never finished a full shake before until this one. I ordered the Almond Joy and it was the best shake I've ever had. (The kid says skip the strawberry banana, it was ok but not great.) read more

A friend recommended that I sample this local fare and I'm glad I did! I ordered a double cheeseburger with curly fries and a mocha shake. DELICIOUS!! The burgers are kind of slider size so go big or home home! I also got a side of cheese for my curly fries. So good! The shake options are endless so I'll have to take it upon myself to come back and try them all so I can adequately report back to Yelp. Oh darn! Lol! I am only rating 4/5 stars today due to them forgetting my fries so I had to go back and get them. The staff was quick and friendly when making the correction though. Also, I got some ketchup with my carryout, and the packets were all stuck together with honey that got all over my hands. read more

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Hinkle's gets 5-stars for friendly service, nostalgia & perfect diner food. Had to sit at the bar for old time sake and tell stories of the good old days. read more

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop - Double cheeseburgers and homefries with cheese. - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Visited Hinkle's for their famous hamburgers, which are slightly larger than a slider. Service was awesome, and we each got a cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, and a side of potato salad. The burger was juicy and delicious, potato salad was 7/10. Sweet tea was freshly brewed. All in all a great experience and the ambiance of a historic place added to our enjoyment. read more

Have now been for breakfast and dinner and over all I'd say this place scores an 7/10. If you can't tell by the pics the hamburgers are baby burgers lol. But for such a small burger they pack a big punch in the flavor department. I highly suggest ordering them as they come with onions and pickles, and also getting two if you're really hungry. Curly fries were just okay in my opinion. There's an extensive shake menu, all syrup based. Was really hoping for a real strawberry shake. Breakfast menu is your basic eggs and meat kinda deal. The eggs come as ordered, perfectly cooked. Everything was good, the bacon, the eggs, hash browns and toast. Price = super cheap There's VERY limited seating! Like less than 10 bar seats maybe, and with covid only 6 are allowed in at a time. Staff is very laid back but friendly. read more

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This place was recommended by a friend and after looking up the menu, I got excited before I even made it to Indiana. If you're looking for the old time diner in small mid-America, you've found it here. Oh and the milk shakes...........the milk shakes. The flavors. The burgers take you back to your childhood. I don't get to this area but when I'm there, Hinkle's is on my list. read more

I stayed in Madison for about six months taking care of a friend. Hinkle's was my favorite place to eat. And the girls are so nice. Shout out to Courtney if she's still there. A must if you visit Madison!! read more

Hinkle burger is the best of the best. They are open 24/7 except on Sundays they are closed. They make these burgers that are just like white castle but better tasting and they don't destroy your gut. They also offer soups, salads, sandwiches, shakes, fries and hashbrowns. Their burgers and hash browns go straight on the griddle top. Their burgers are a little over a buck a piece but totally worth. Everytime were in town my husband makes us stop and order a dozen or so to bring back to the house because even cold these guys are good little burgers to snack on. Everything in Madison, IN is cute and adorable and you should try and check out. This is just one of the many hidden gems down there. read more

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop - Griddle up - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Indiana

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Stick with the sliders and milk shakes. They were really good. The special was fish and chips and it was all breading. Not good. Overall cute little diner type - the kids loved the milkshakes and funnel fries. read more

Hinkle burgers are a favorite of mine. The home fries are a restaurant specialty. The French fries are made to order. Served hot and crispy. The locals love and always recommend this place. read more

A fan-favorite since my Hanover College days! The prices haven't changed (much) in the last 20 years, and I'm pleased to see that the flavors are just as great as in my recollection. The Wedding Cake shake is, and always will be, my favorite! read more

I've been here before in the past but I decided to finally review it. As usual, this place hit the spot. People who are new to Hinkle's should know that this is not your typical burger place. The burgers are served slider style (just like White Castle or kyrstal) with a thin patty, onions, and pickles. The burgers are fleshly made and always taste great. On this occasion, I went for lunch and got only single burgers (usually I will get double cheese sliders) and a side a fries. I recommend getting a couple double cheese burgers instead of the singles if you are a bit more hungry. For a lunch portion, the singles were enough for me. This place never disappoints and it's always consistent. Additionally, the service is always exceptional and efficient. On this particular trip, it was Labor Day weekend, so it was pretty crowded. Regardless of that (and even having to wait a little) it probably took no longer than 30 ish minutes to be in and out. This place is a staple of the madison community. If you have not been, make sure to try it out this unique dining experience. I look forward to coming back soon! read more

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Overall Hinkle's is a terrible restaurant, wait staff has a bad attitude and food is way overpriced. After it was sold and caught on fire, the only good thing is the roaches seem to be absent now. read more

Super great waitress and cook! Small little place we had to wait for a seat but it was worth it. Some got breakfast and others go burgers. Best thing was peanut butter milkshake read more

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